Altered Carbon

Altered Carbon (2018-2020)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime, Science-Fiction

Altered Carbon is set in the 25th century when the human mind has been digitized and the soul itself is transferable from one body to the next. Takeshi Kovacs, a former elite interstellar warrior known as an Envoy who has been imprisoned for 250 years, is downloaded into a future he'd tried to stop. If he can solve a single murder in a world where technology has made death nearly obsolete, he'll get a chance at a new life on Earth.

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Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E08Broken Angelsfévr. 27, 2020
S02E07Experiment Perilousfévr. 27, 2020
S02E06Bury Me Deadfévr. 27, 2020
S02E05I Wake Up Screamingfévr. 27, 2020
S02E04Shadow of a Doubtfévr. 27, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Altered Carbon premiere?

Altered Carbon premiered on February 2, 2018.

Who is the protagonist in the show?

The protagonist of Altered Carbon is Takeshi Kovacs.

In what year is the show set?

Altered Carbon is set in the year 2384.

What is the premise of the show?

The show is set in a future where human consciousness can be digitized and downloaded into new bodies, allowing people to achieve immortality.

Where is the show set?

The show is set in the city of Bay City (formerly San Francisco).

Who plays the role of Takeshi Kovacs in the show?

Joel Kinnaman plays the role of Takeshi Kovacs in the show's first season.

Which author is the show based on?

The show is based on the novel of the same name, written by Richard K. Morgan.

How many episodes does the first season have?

The first season of Altered Carbon consists of 10 episodes.

Who plays the role of Quellcrist Falconer in the show?

Ren\u00e9e Elise Goldsberry plays the role of Quellcrist Falconer in the show.

Is there any nudity in the show?

Yes, Altered Carbon contains explicit nudity and sex scenes.

Is the show violent?

Yes, the show contains intense violent scenes.

Who plays the role of Kristin Ortega in the show?

Martha Higareda plays the role of Kristin Ortega in the show.

Does the show explore themes of immortality?

Yes, immortality is a major theme explored in the show.

Who is the creator of the show?

Laeta Kalogridis is the creator of Altered Carbon.

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Also known as

  • פחמן משודרג
  • 碳变 (China)
  • Půjčovna masa (Czech Republic)
  • Altered Carbon - Das Unsterblichkeitsprogramm (Germany)
  • Θνητοί Θεοί (Greece)
  • Valós halál (Hungary)
  • 얼터드 카본 (Korea, Republic of)
  • Modyfikowany węgiel (Poland)
  • Carbon modificat (Romania)
  • Видоизменённый углерод (Russian Federation)

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